Low Slide June 1st..Crash Pics and After pics

maxib · 08-15-2008, 9:57 PM

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Originally Posted by redrider67

Thanks for the well wishes

As far as track days, I live pretty far away from any decent tracks.

I have logged almost 100,000 miles on back roads the last 6 years and this was my first crash on the back roads.

But it has slowed me down on the street

I am actually getting over 2500 miles to a back tire now

The closest track to me is 4 hours away, the next is 6 and my favorite is 12 with a ferry ride across Lake Michigan. I'm not ragging on you, and from your response I know you did not take it that way. However, I used to ride with a group that would do +10 to double the posted and had a lot of mishaps due to road debris, unfamiliarity of the road and wildlife. (I hate deer)

Someone like yourself very experienced can do over posted on roads that are familiar. However, group rides tend to put pressure *unintended* on the least experienced rider to keep up. That leads to disaster, I've seen it.

The real point of my post was the fact that a road track has controlled conditions without sand, gravel, side streets, opposing traffic, pedestrians, bicycle riders, volley balls or deer. There is no speed limit and medical help is readily available if needed.

I know that riding under the posted speed limit can result in a wipe out and injury as well. I just wanted readers to know that street conditions are not predictable so it may be prudent to wick it down a notch.

redrider67 · 08-15-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by maxib

The closest track to me is 4 hours away, the next is 6 and my favorite is 12 with a ferry ride across Lake Michigan. I'm not ragging on you, and from your response I know you did not take it that way. However, I used to ride with a group that would do +10 to double the posted and had a lot of mishaps due to road debris, unfamiliarity of the road and wildlife. (I hate deer)

Someone like yourself very experienced can do over posted on roads that are familiar. However, group rides tend to put pressure *unintended* on the least experienced rider to keep up. That leads to disaster, I've seen it.

The real point of my post was the fact that a road track has controlled conditions without sand, gravel, side streets, opposing traffic, pedestrians, bicycle riders, volley balls or deer. There is no speed limit and medical help is readily available if needed.

I know that riding under the posted speed limit can result in a wipe out and injury as well. I just wanted readers to know that street conditions are not predictable so it may be prudent to wick it down a notch.

I knew what you were saying we always have the track versus street debate on our local forums.

Had a friend of a friend killed at Blackhawk a few years ago. Another on the track where a controlled rider broke his femur because he hit a deer at the track. Seen video's of numerous trackdays with everything from cats to rabbits and squirrels running across the track.
Bottom line dangerous hobby we all have and accidents can happen anytime and at any speed.

Why I always dress for the crash and not the ride

Would love to be able to do more track days but running a business out of my home and a 4 year old son and a wife with a demanding career I am lucky to get out on a Sunday and ride let alone travel the whole weekend.

Ride safe

bjay51d · 08-16-2008, 12:11 AM

Hey red if it makes you feel any better I might have been speeding too... looks like a fun road.

redrider67 · 08-16-2008, 1:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bjay51d

Hey red if it makes you feel any better I might have been speeding too... looks like a fun road.

The road after this one was even better

08silvercbr · 08-16-2008, 9:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bjay51d

Hey red if it makes you feel any better I might have been speeding too... looks like a fun road.

Yeah, I think we are all guilty of speeding around corners sometimes.

hondarepsol · 08-26-2008, 12:39 AM

hey guy let me ask you something did u have to replace the chassis because in the picture it looked like it had been badly crashed

hondarepsol · 08-26-2008, 12:53 AM

iam just asking because i got a scratch on my chassis with my handle bar when i fell on my bike and it really bother me thanks i probably would of been speeding to

hondarepsol · 08-26-2008, 12:54 AM

iam just asking because i got a scratch on my chassis with my handle bar when i fell on my bike and it really bothers me thanks i probably would of been speeding to

redrider67 · 08-26-2008, 1:11 AM

Nope they were just scratches on the frame and I just touched it up with some paint.

If you ride the bikes they will never stay perfect, have numerous chips on all the plastic. What happens when you ride so the imperfections don't bother me hard to keep them looking perfect.

Benny666 · 09-14-2008, 7:21 AM

Hey, looked pretty sad in the crash pics... lucky to get outta that one ok thats for sure. in the after pics i see your swingarm is all scratched up still. i have seen a shop on ebay that sells genuine swingarms to suit the 08 for like 180 bucks US and comes with all the crap on it too .. standard hugger and chain guard and all stickers on it. SPORTBIKEPARTS2U was the name of their shop. worth a look mabey. it would annoy me, thats just me tho

08silvercbr · 09-14-2008, 10:25 AM

Red Rider 67 you are 7 hours away from Grattan raceway according to my GPS program. They have many 2 in a row track days where you could camp overnight. It would be worth the trip for you to experience it! The next track day is Oct 18-19th (Sat, and Sunday) if you'd be interested. I know its kinda far, but many people travel farther that that to go. Just a thought...

redrider67 · 09-14-2008, 8:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 08silvercbr

Red Rider 67 you are 7 hours away from Grattan raceway according to my GPS program. They have many 2 in a row track days where you could camp overnight. It would be worth the trip for you to experience it! The next track day is Oct 18-19th (Sat, and Sunday) if you'd be interested. I know its kinda far, but many people travel farther that that to go. Just a thought...

I have several tracks that are within 5 to 8 hours away, trouble is finding the time to get to them. I have my own business, wife has a demanding career and we also have a 4 year old son.

Hopefully next year I will have some more free time, good thing is now I have slowed my ass down on the street big time. Now I get 2000 miles out of a back tire instead of 1200

08silvercbr · 09-14-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by redrider67

I have several tracks that are within 5 to 8 hours away, trouble is finding the time to get to them. I have my own business, wife has a demanding career and we also have a 4 year old son.

Hopefully next year I will have some more free time, good thing is now I have slowed my ass down on the street big time. Now I get 2000 miles out of a back tire instead of 1200

I understand. I'm in the same boat with the kid and wife only I don't own a business but work for a prick who does.

If you ever find time to go give a shout as several of us off here go regularly.

redrider67 · 09-15-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 08silvercbr

I understand. I'm in the same boat with the kid and wife only I don't own a business but work for a prick who does.

If you ever find time to go give a shout as several of us off here go regularly.

Will do hoping by next year be able to do a little more road trips and get to the point where I can do at least 4 or 5 track days a year.

I consider myself very lucky after my crash and just don't have it in me anymore to rail on the back roads anymore lost my balls

Went to my crash site a few weekends ago and still could not find them

At least my wife don't worry as much when I go out and ride.